The Obituary Section

Yoshiko "Dimples" Kano

, Hawaii

August 2, 2026

Yoshiko Imizo Kano affectionately known as Dimples passed away on August 3 2026 at Wilcox Medical Center. She was 101 years old. She was born on June 7 1925 in Lihue. Yoshiko began her career as a bookkeeper at Lihue Plantation before breaking new ground as Kauais first woman in real estate. She became a respected leader in the industry serving as president of the Kauai Board of Realtors. For more than 50 years Yoshiko devoted herself to serving others through organizations including the Zonta Club of Kauai The Salvation Army and Kauai United Way. Her lifelong commitment to giving back reflected her generous spirit and deep love for the island she called home. In 2021 Dimples was honored as one of Kauais Outstanding Older Americans by the County of Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs. She was preceded in death by her parents Kiyosuke and Take Imizo her beloved husband…

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Nance Nieman

, Hawaii

August 10, 2026

Nance J. Nieman 92 of Lihue Kauai passed away on August 11 2026 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fairview Park Ohio on August 7 1934 and was a retired professor for the University of Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband William Gehlke parents Herbert Alice Smith and sister Barbara Manke. Nance is survived by her son Jeff Linda Gehlke and grandchildren Andrea Taabug Rutinan Gracia Josiah Kayla Gehlke and Sarah Gehlke. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Nance J. Smith Nieman please visit our

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Delia Akaji

, Hawaii

Delia Akiko Akaji of Kalaheo Hawaii peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 11 2026 at the age of 72. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and Sayoko Jacintho Jr. brother Dennis Jacintho inlaws Shigeo and Kimiyo Akaji. Survived by her husband Bruce Akaji of 52 years children Cy Lei Stevens Brooke Roy Costa Leif and Sunny Akaji Michael Susan Kelly sister Doreen Jacintho sistersinlaw Jo Ann Roy Fujimoto Barbara Tom Gargano and Darcy Jacintho grandchildren Justin Bonachita Dylan Myla Abergas Cyann Geordan Kanan and Kuhao Akaji Jordan Karli Owen Nakoa and Nainoa Costa Mia Lee Eli and Cora Doth and Emma Kelly Great Grandchildren Gianna Gray and Mayve Abergas nieces and nephews Michelle Jacintho Nicole Jacintho Rhiannon Morales Electra Aki Destiny Akita Dennis Jacintho Hope Flores and Kip Fujimoto. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Delia Akiko Akaji please visit our

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